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Tapping for a screw

Bob

Bob

www.inlinewalking.com
Oct 12, 2005
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I've got a little project starting at the moment milling a few bits off an 05 ego frame. The main problem i'm having though is tapping a new screw hole. The hole needs to be just insid the trigger guard (so its in the way). My questions to the moddig gurus out there are:

Do i need to use a pillar drill or similar to drill the hole, or with the correct bit could i use a standard drill?

How should i thread the hole, i can drill it from the other side but this leaves me the problem of how to thread it. Would the correct size screw thread the hole okay or would I have to use a tap.

Any ideas on fillin gthe old screw hole? rubber filler?

I've got access to the vast majority of tools (bar the piller drill & thread tap). I'm looking to mod an 05 frame onto my E-tek (if it doesn't sell). Will keep folks updated if there interested in how it goes :)
 
Oily

Oily

Big kid
Jul 30, 2006
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Radcliffe,Manchester
Bob said:
I've got a little project starting at the moment milling a few bits off an 05 ego frame. The main problem i'm having though is tapping a new screw hole. The hole needs to be just insid the trigger guard (so its in the way). My questions to the moddig gurus out there are:

Do i need to use a pillar drill or similar to drill the hole, or with the correct bit could i use a standard drill?

How should i thread the hole, i can drill it from the other side but this leaves me the problem of how to thread it. Would the correct size screw thread the hole okay or would I have to use a tap.

Any ideas on fillin gthe old screw hole? rubber filler?

I've got access to the vast majority of tools (bar the piller drill & thread tap). I'm looking to mod an 05 frame onto my E-tek (if it doesn't sell). Will keep folks updated if there interested in how it goes :)
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Best off with a pillar drill Bob as you can get the work piece clamped and lined up properly.
You'll need a tap,well a couple,a starter and maybe a regular or bottom tap.
You could fill the old hole with the original screw but cut it off flush and if necessary file it down.
 
Tom Allen

Tom Allen

TFP
Jul 4, 2003
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Cardiff
Bob i've pm'ed you my phone numbers, give me a ring if you need help or advise.
If i'm online it's ok don't worry about the time of day.:)
 
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